Malaga is not only the second largest city in Andalusia but also the second most important cruise port in Spain. Enormous efforts were made and within the last few years the pier was completely new expanded. See also: First evening in Malaga
Malaga was founded by the Phoenicians, however, for a long time dominated by Carthage. In the second Punic War, Malaga fell to the Romans. This is testified by a magnificent amphitheater in the center of city.
In the 11th century the Moors ruled here and built the Alcazaba (Citadel). At the siege of Napoleon Bonaparte in the 17th century, it was partially destroyed.
The best way to explore the city of Malaga is on foot. We want to start our walk at the beach. In the morning we take the city bus no.14 near the Hotel Guadalmedina to the beach Playa de la Malagueta.
The Costa del Sol is known for its pleasant subtropical climate and its long sandy beaches. The sea and the beach are wreathed in a morning haze.
Only a few smaller boats are on the sea. At first it looked like the rescue of boat people, but then turned out to be a rescue exercise.
One sees at the solid concrete walls for the coastal and port protection, that the sea here also can be rough and brutal.
The colorful cube-shaped building in the center of the Paseo del Muelle Dos is a branch of the Museum Centre Pompidou.
We enjoy the colorful mass of flowers at the fountain, Fuente de las Tres Gracias, and in the park, Jardines de Pedro Luis Alonso. Along the slope below the citadel, we go to the Plaza de la Aduana. Modern sculptures decorate the square.
It is probably a sign that Malaga wanted to become European Capital of Culture in 2016. Unfortunately the city has not been awarded.
We pass the amphitheater, Teatro Romano de Malaga, and reach the Plaza de la Merced.
The obelisk in the center is dedicated to General Don Jose Maria Torrijos. In 1831, he was shot on the beach together with 48 comrades. In the background we see the house where Pablo Picasso was born.
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More InformationVia Calle Granada with its narrow and winding side streets we reach the Plaza de la Constitucion.
From here, the Calle Marques de Larios leads to the Plaza de la Marina where our walk ends.
The Plaza de la Marina, together with all the department stores and cafes, forms the heart of the business center of the city.
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Great post about Malaga! It was my first visit to visit in Spain and will always be very special to me.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. It is great that you have special memories of this wonderful city.